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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,184.40, 396,276.60 and 106,331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,184.40, 396,276.60 and 106,331.60 is: 159,497.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,184.40 : 396,276.60 = 106,331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,184.40/396,276.60 = 106,331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,184.40x = 396,276.60 × 106,331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,184.40x = 42,136,724,920.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,136,724,920.56/264,184.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,497.40

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